West Wollongong crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
236 recorded in this period, compared with 231 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About West Wollongong
West Wollongong is an inner-western suburb of Wollongong, New South Wales, situated at the base of the Illawarra Escarpment. As part of the Wollongong local government area (postcode 2500), the suburb is characterized by its hilly topography, which offers significant views of the Pacific Ocean and the surrounding coastal plain. It is primarily a residential locality, housing a mix of established families, professionals, and students, owing to its proximity to the University of Wollongong and the central business district.
The suburb functions largely as a transition zone between the urban density of Wollongong’s city center and the forested slopes of Mount Keira. Local amenities include a concentration of retail and commercial services along the Princes Highway, as well as several parks and reserves that provide recreational access to the escarpment’s trails. Historically, the area developed in tandem with the broader expansion of the Illawarra region, evolving from early colonial agricultural land into a key suburban corridor. Today, it retains a blend of mid-century residential architecture and modern developments, serving as a significant transit route connecting the city to the western suburbs and the escarpment foothills.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Fraud | 29 | 32 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 22 | 14 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 21 | 10 |
| Breach Apprehended Violence Order | 20 | 15 |
| Malicious damage to property | 18 | 16 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 14 | 19 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 14 | 15 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 10 | 2 |
| Steal from dwelling | 10 | 14 |
| Breach bail conditions | 9 | 8 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 8 | 16 |
| Sexual assault | 8 | 8 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 6 | 9 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 5 | 7 |
| Other offences | 4 | 1 |
| Other theft | 4 | 1 |
| Possession and/or use of amphetamines | 4 | 3 |
| Receiving or handling stolen goods | 4 | 1 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 5,223 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.